Finalise your pre-birth claim
We need proof of your child’s birth to finalise any claims you started before your baby arrived.
How to claim Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
Complete the following steps to claim Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023. Before you start, check if you can get it.
As your baby grows
As your baby grows, keep their immunisations up to date. Discuss returning to work with your employer. Tell us if you’re returning to work.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Meeting the work test for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023 
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023, you need to meet the work test.
Claiming timeframes for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
You need to claim Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023 within the timeframes.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
What can affect your Family Tax Benefit
The amount of Family Tax Benefit you get will depend on your family income and circumstances.
Payment start dates for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
Your start date is the start of your Paid Parental Leave period for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023. It’s not the date you’ll get your first payment.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.